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Research Associate (m/f/d)

Institute for Autonomous Cyber‑Physical Systems (ACPS), School of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics (EIM), TU Hamburg.

ID: 10626WE24 · Scope: full time, fixed term up to 4 years · Remuneration: EG 13, TV‑L · Application deadline:

Overview

ACPS conducts research on novel methods, protocols, and computer algorithms for low‑ and zero‑power wireless communication and energy management for regeneratively powered and intermittent devices. The position focuses on devising new hardware‑/software concepts for reliable intermittent computing for AI‑enabled devices, particularly in structural health‑monitoring, passive analog backscatter communication, and sensing.

Responsibilities

• Research on execution models, analog backscatter communication and sensing, and AI techniques for intermittent devices.
• Design and implementation of embedded software and hardware for lab and real‑world experiments.
• Planning, execution, and evaluation of scientific real‑world experiments.
• Writing scientific papers and presenting results at conferences and other scientific events.
• Engagement in related teaching activities within the institute’s modules.

Qualifications

Requirements :

• Completed scientific university studies, especially in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

Desired knowledge and personal skills:

• Profound knowledge in wireless communication and networking, ideally backscatter.
• Advanced expertise in (embedded) real‑time operating systems, task scheduling, execution models, etc.
• Knowledge in concepts of artificial intelligence and/or machine learning (beneficial).
• Advanced experience in embedded systems including microcontroller programming in C/C++.
• Basic understanding of electronic circuits and ICs, experience in (analog) circuit design (beneficial).

Offer

• Scientific qualification with the opportunity to pursue a PhD.
• Job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment.
• Flexible and family‑friendly working conditions.
• Pension scheme, capital‑forming benefits.
• Internal offers for health promotion and special conditions in further gyms.

EEO / Disability statements

We value diversity; all applications are welcome regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion and belief, disability, sexual orientation, identity, or social background. The TUHH stands for equal opportunities as well as appreciative and respectful cooperation. Notice for severely disabled persons and people with equal status. Notice for graduates of foreign educational qualifications – please submit proof of all obtained university degrees and, if available, the recognition of your educational qualifications in Germany.

For further information please contact Prof. Christian Renner, Tel. +49 40 30601 4800, Email: